A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
In Dangerous Deeds (book #2 in the Waterside Kennels series) Maggie Porter’s dog Sweet Pea rescues an injured stray kitten she finds beneath the dock. Although Maggie initially describes him as “not much more than bones and fur” the kitten turns out to have a tiger-sized attitude and soon claims the kennel—and Sweet Pea—as his own. Whether …
Continue reading The Middy Chronicles
In the midst of fear and uncertainty, find peace and beauty in the world around you and dream of better days ahead. Boxley Valley AR © Dorothy Mangold. All rights reserved. Find more of Dorothy's work on Facebook.
There's a lot of uncertainty and misinformation swirling about these days, with terms like social distancing, pandemics, self-isolation, quarantine, and shelter in place dominating conversations. And then there's working from home. Some might find it challenging to work on their own and could feel a bit lonely. For anybody who shares their home with dogs …
Continue reading A “New Normal”
When the sleet and snow is falling and temps are hovering just above freezing, what's a dog owner to do? In our house, favorite activities include Find It, when I leave Sasha in a long down-stay and then stash tiny treats in odd places. (I try to change up the locations to keep her …
Continue reading Fun Around The House
From the super-talented artist Maria Scrivan:Whatever your resolutions and goals may be, here's wishing you a joyous 2020!